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### Descripción *Puesto en Samtec, Inc* **Job title:** TECHNICAL SUPPLIER ENGINEER – RAW CABLE **** **Code:** **Summary/Objective:** The Technical Supplier Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities for third-party sourcing and manufacturing of raw cable in Asia. This is a strategic role focused on supplier onboarding and development, monitoring risks and opportunities within the supply chain, and driving performance metrics such as cost, yield, and capacity. The position serves as a local liaison to connect suppliers with internal engineering, operations, and sourcing teams to achieve desired outcomes. **Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:** - Identify and assess potential new suppliers through market research, industry networks, supplier outreach, and other means. - Conduct initial supplier visits, supplier evaluations, capability assessments, and develop initial supplier relationships. - Coordinate with Sourcing and Engineering on new supplier onboarding activities, sample builds, and product/process qualification. - Ensure suppliers have adequate raw material supply and production capacity to support high speed cable ramp plans. - Ensure suppliers adhere to all Samtec specifications including product drawings, control plans, and quality requirements. - Manage implementation of new product introduction and changes at suppliers. - Drive suppliers to improve performance including cost, yield, and capacity. - Engage with suppliers on their product roadmaps and forward facing efforts. - Work with internal raw cable and assembly engineering teams to optimize cable use in downstream assembly processes. - Conduct regular on-site supplier visits and audits to identify risks and ensure execution readiness. - Facilitate clear and timely communication regarding expectations, deliverables, and performance while tracking status, timelines of supplier contracts, purchase orders, and to escalate any schedule conflicts to management. - Identify and escalate project risks and issues that could impact projects and carry out response plans determined by management. - Create reports and status updates on project information and present them to management. *“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.”* **** **** **** **Required/Preferred Experience:** - 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, technical sourcing, or related technical role. - Experience with onboarding and managing third-party manufacturers is preferred. - Working knowledge of manufacturing processes for raw cables, cable assemblies, and/or similar electromechanical components is preferred. - Ability to be forward thinking to anticipate risks and opportunities. - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams. - Familiar with regional business practices and building supplier relationships. - Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook). - Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in Mandarin Chinese with working proficiency in English. - Willingness to travel locally to supplier sites as required. **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or related engineering discipline. - Lean six sigma certification is preferred. - Certification demonstrating proficiency in supply chain is preferred. **Training required:** - On the job training as appropriate. **** **Languages:** Mandarin, English